Name: Pierre Chapo "T22" Elm Coffee Table, France 1970s
Brand: Pierre Chapo
Rating: 5 (44 reviews)

Pierre Chapo "T22" Elm Coffee Table, France 1970s

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About the Item

This peculiar table model is also referred to as the “Eye”. While the name needs no further explanation, the ingenious design certainly does. Pierre Chapo always paired his creative and elegant designs with impeccable craftsmanship that gained him worldwide fame and love. The “T22” is formed by two arcs, each resting on three cylindrical leg and a central oval module attached to one of the arcs by a sliding system. Placed together, the design forms an “eye”. Not a lot of designs receive a nickname by which they are immediately recognized, but this table is one of those. With its distinctive structure, this table epitomizes Chapo's research for new systems of joinery, in which the material and the design would be the lead factors in achieving stability, durability, and of course, an aesthetically pleasing outcome. Here, the smaller middle module can be adjusted or removed freely, allowing the table’s modules to be arranged in a variety of ways, for example, it can also be arranged to form a long undulating console. The immense functionality is accompanied by Chapo’s precise joinery techniques and woodworking. Pierre Chapo worked largely in elm wood and has a couple of signature design elements like the visible spline joint and the cylindrical legs as seen here as well. The solid elm has a stunning grain and various patterns that especially stand out on the curvatures of the table. Chapo’s organic approach to arts and crafts and both designers resisted the stark industrial look that was dominant in the post-war period under the influence of socialism. This coffee table is undoubtedly an emblematic model of post-war French decorative arts and design. ‎Condition: In very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some small marks. The elm wood has a beautiful patina. Dimensions: 69.48 in W x 51.18 in D x 12.99 in H 176.5 cm W x 130 cm D x 33 cm H About the designer: Pierre Chapo, born in Paris in July 1927, was initially interested in becoming a professional painter. However, after a chance meeting with a shipbuilder who introduced him to wood and wood crafts, Chapo changed his focus and decided to study architectural studies at the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. After graduation, Chapo and his wife, the sculptor, and painter Nicole Lormier, started to travel extensively through Scandinavia and Central America. Among the many places the couple visited was the home and studio of Frank Lloyd Wright in Taliesin West. A visit that had a lasting influence on Chapo’s future work and designs. Read more about Pierre Chapo. ~H.

Creator:
Pierre Chapo (Designer)
Design:
T22C Coffee Table
Dimensions:
Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 69.49 in (176.5 cm)Depth: 51.19 in (130 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Elm
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Some small marks. The elm wood has a beautiful patina.
Seller Location:
Utrecht, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 666600471stDibs: LU2947338441962

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